River Rafting Magnificent rapids provide an exhilarating and beautiful ride through the canyons and along the rivers of the country. You want to get a real rush try this tour.

Snorkeling & Diving

Dominican Republic offers many chances to dive, snorkel and discover what is under our crystal clear turquoise blue waters for yourself.

Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding School Cabarete. offers the ultimate in kiteboarding holidays, kiteboarding lessons, rentals and sales of kiteboarding equipment. Laurel Eastman offers more than just a kiteboarding school is living the kiteboarding dream. LEK has announced their partnership with Best Kiteboarding ! As a Best Kiteboarding School and Test Center, they offer kite courses and testing of the latest and greatest gear on the market. No matter what level kiteboarder you are, there is something fun for you, your friends and family. From learning how to fly kites to pulling off the most advanced tricks, the Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding is THE place to enjoy a healthy kite lifestyle.

Once you have explored the land why not try exploring the sea. There is just as much history and interesting things to see in our blue waters. There are so many different water sports-activities going on in Dominican Republic. Which is only obvious since it is an island. We have such a diverse shore line here in the country that is sure to please every type of human. Some shores are rough and rocky, covered with broken shells or rocks. There are beaches that have pure white sand and calm clear waters and others that have very dark sand and darker waters both having beaches suitable for swimming. There are cliffs and places where the water crashes into the coral shore where no one in their right minds would ever think of entering.There are places for scuba-diving and snorkeling both for the novice and expert alike. We have reef diving, good visibility, warm waters, wrecks, caverns and a rich marine life.

Get out, try something different and enjoy!

Kiteboarding

is available in the town of Cabarete. This beach has a world wide reputation as one of the best beaches to practice the sport.

Surfing

Try some surfing in Dominican Republic. Surfing is becoming more and more popular over the entire island. Dominican Republic does have a pretty decent surf happening. The average water temperature of about 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 Celsius) so you do not need a wetsuit. The air temperature is on average in the high 80 degrees Fahrenheit (20¹s Celsius). The sun usually is shining, even when it rains and is cloudy it never lasts a long time. Another good thing is there are no sharks in the area. But the best thing, as always, is the people you will meet while enjoying the surf and sun. The best in the world! surfing picture(new window)

To find the surf reports this web site has some good information for the North Coast.

Playa Encuentro - Caberete (North Coast)- The home of the Encuentro Classic Surf Competition. It is said that this is one of the better beaches to surf. This beach has an exposed reef break with a good surf that is best from winter into the spring months. It is a relatively safe beach in which to surf. It can become quite crowded at times because it is known to have some good surfing conditions at high and low tides. For the Surf report for this beach check out surf forcast.com . (It also has other reports if you search around.)

Playa Canal - Caberete/Sosua area (North Cast) - Best for advanced surfers with its wind and ground swells.

Good dive sites include Sosúa (near Puerto Plata); Cabrera (freshwater cave diving with an underground lake); Las Terrenas; the Sasmaná peninsula; Punta Rucia (good for coral diving); La Caleta National Underwater Park (accessible by boat from Boca Chica); Catalina and Saona islands (accessible by boat from La Romana); and Barahona (an area currently being developed for ecotourism). One can rent or borrow snorkeling and diving equipment from their hotels of from many dive operators located at almost every beach area.

So don't just lay around on the beaches, getting fat, drinking your little umbrella drinks, and abusing your flesh by burning in the hot Caribbean sun. Go out and be a little active. Return home with some good stories to tell about a little discovery you made. Discover our country and have a little adventure.

Go to our main pastimes page for many adventures that are available while you are visiting the island.

Adrenaline lovers paradise! Here is your opportunity to experience pure adrenaline while in the Dominican Republic! Feel the thrill as you tackle the rapids of the Yaque del North River, admiring the mountainous scenery along the way! A Dominican style buffet lunch will be served to end an absolutely superb day!

Why not take the opportunity to go scuba diving during your stay in Puerto Plata? The PADI Discover Scuba Diving course is a great introduction to this popular water sport. Nothing compares to the weightless freedom of diving, and the calm Caribbean waters off Puerto Plata provide the perfect environment for your first dive. With expert instructors on hand, no previous experience is necessary.

Caribbean Divers - Boca Chica

Dive Center directly on the beach next to Plaza Isla Bonita. Providing daily several dive and snorkeling trips. You can take dive trips to many different areas of the island including sunken ships, coral reefs with underground caves, and many species of fish can be seen. Also providing dive training with experienced instructors. Offering certification courses held in English, German, Spanish and French. For reservations and more information call 1-809-854-3483 or email at markushaemmerle2@yahoo.de

www.caribbeandivers.de

Scuba Diving Why not see our beautiful crystal clear waters from a different view, under the water?

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View our picture collection "Under the Caribbean Sea" with Buddy. Beautiful images of the aquatic life under the waters of Dominican Republic. Images are available in high resolution for prints and framing.

Kayaking/Canyoning Adventures in the DominicanPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic Kayaking & CanoeingJoin us for a scenic and exciting adventure in the mountains of the Dominican north coast. Including transportation & lunch, we offer multiple excursions, including kayaking, canyoning
(rapelling and cliff jumping), and stand-up paddle boarding.